Posts by Grace Glenny

Hi GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! Our names are Feba, Kelly, and Caroline, and we are students in the occupational therapy doctorate program at UIC. We were given the amazing opportunity to lead groups for GiGi’s Adult Kitchen and Teen Tastic this summer, and we had the best time. During this time, we not only learned so…

On behalf of everyone at GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your incredible support during our recent Chicago GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge 5k, 1 mile walk, and Dash for Down syndrome that we hosted last Saturday! It was truly an unforgettable day, and we are so grateful for each and…

We are thrilled to announce that our summer programming session will commence the week of June 3rd! As we gear up for this exciting session, we want to inform you of some important program changes that have been implemented. Your understanding and cooperation with these adjustments are greatly appreciated, as they are designed to ensure that our…

Are you passionate about education and empowering others to reach their full potential? GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago invites you to join our incredible team of volunteers as a Math and/or Literacy Tutor for our Summer 2024 session! Starting the week of June 3rd and running for 10 weeks until the week of August 11th, this rewarding tutoring…

Calling For Volunteers!  GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago is gearing up for our annual World Down Syndrome Day party, and we need your enthusiastic spirit and helping hands to make it truly extraordinary! This celebration is scheduled for Thursday, March 21st, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, and we want YOU to be a part of the joy and festivities.…

Embrace the spirit of celebration and inclusion as World Down Syndrome Day approaches on March 21st!  This cherished day allows us to honor and uplift the incredible individuals in our Down syndrome community, while also fostering awareness and acceptance. We’re thrilled to announce a special donation event throughout the month of March. By contributing $75…

Welcome 2024, and welcome to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago! We’re ringing in the new year with new friends and new opportunities to get to know our GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago community. Choose from 4 open house events during the week of January 22nd to learn more about what we are up to in 2024. Meet new friends, join…

** An important reminder that you must RSVP using your My GiGi’s ID to attend any programs at the Playhouse. This insures we can plan accordingly for the programs being offered. Need a reminder on how to RSVP for programs? Please click the link HERE ** – https://gigisplayhouse.org/chicago/mygigislogin   Programs Happening this Winter & Spring…

What brought you to GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago?  I first became involved with GiGi’s Playhouse Chicago as part of my capstone project while in graduate school. I was fortunate enough to work with seven of our adult participants as part of an internship program focusing on increasing their self-determination, goal setting, problem-solving, self-advocacy, and overall independence.…